MS people are smart

Last night, I hosted a program on the HealthTalk MS network. It was a “Year in Review” kind of program. I’d encourage you to listen to the re-play; I know I will. The information passed along by the docs was VERY in-depth and I, for one, am going to have to do some pretty serious research to catch up on those topics.

That said, one of the doctors mentioned something about MS patients that I didn’t know; we’re smart!

I’ve heard and read that people with MS are in the prime of their life. I am also aware that we seem to be type A personalities in disproportionate numbers. I know we are independent and that we do our homework more than most illness group members. I didn’t know this one…

MS patients have a higher than average IQ.

Did anyone else know this research? Just goes to show you (or rather me, I suppose) that I don’t know everything…even if I’m smarter than average.

I’m going to keep this post short and open it up to you. Do you know your IQ? Is it above average? Even if you don’t know it, do you feel a little smarter than those around you? I know I feel wiser due to my life experience with MS – how about you?

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Trevis Gleason

Trevis L. Gleason is a food journalist and published author, an award-winning chef and culinary instructor who has taught at institutions such as Cornell University, New England Culinary Institute and...read more